When Jimmy and I started our little exhibitionist games, we realized right away that a major part of the thrill was leaping off into the unknown. If it was too planned, it lost some of that adrenaline rush that is so intoxicating. So, Jimmy tried to come up with a plan that included an element of chance. I wouldn't know what I'd have to do until we were into it, but we agreed that each time he'd find something a little more daring for me to try. Before last week, we'd done a few, and they were fun, but now I realize they were pretty tame -- up until this last one.
It was Friday night. Jimmy picked me up from work a few minutes past five and told me I was going on another naked adventure. I had no idea what it would be, but a small flock of butterflies started flitting around in my stomach in anticipation. We drove downtown and parked in a garage near the financial district. We left the garage and walked into an office building next door. Jimmy was carrying a small canvas bag that started me thinking about what he might be up to. I have to admit, I was scared. If I was going to do one of my exhibitionist adventures in that building, it seemed like it would be a lot more risk and exposure than I was used to. The junior executive types were still walking through the building like it was mid-day, and I was praying he'd take me to some empty conference room where I could get nude and do a quick twirl and that would be it.
My prayers seemed to be answered when we took the elevator up to the seventh floor and went down the hall to the restrooms. Maybe he'd just have me do a couple quick dashes out of there when there was no one in the hall. Or maybe not.
He told me to go in the lady's and see if there was anyone else in there. When I found there wasn't, he came in and told me to take off all my clothes. As usual, I did exactly what he said. That's part of the game. I put myself totally in his control. It's better that way, but that doesn't mean it didn't scare me half out of my mind. Actually, that's the best part. Anyway, he put my clothes into the canvas bag and gave me my assignment. He was going down to a bar for a quick drink, while I was to make my way to the men's room on the second floor. He would be there in fifteen minutes and would wait for ten more. If I didn't get there by then, he would get the car and drive home, taking my clothes with him.
I'm sure I turned four shades of red before I went white with shock. "How ..." I stuttered.
"That's up to you," he said. "I'll do my part, and I'll be punctual. It would probably be a good idea if you were too." Then he turned and walked out the door.
I almost peed on the floor. I was stuck in the lady's room, stark naked, with six floors of men and women running around in unpredictable patterns between me and my clothes. I had never been in the building before, so I had no idea how it was laid out or what kind of offices there were. I knew where the elevator was, but I immediately realized I couldn't use that. When we came up it was almost full and it had stopped at several different floors. That kind of exposure in close quarters was way beyond anything I had ever done. I wasn't ready for that -- not by a long shot.
I shook my head, rousing myself from these terrifying thoughts, and then I had another. I didn't have a watch. I knew Jimmy would keep his word about the times, but how could I know how much time I had left. I had been so shocked and scared by the whole situation, I was already unsure how much time had passed. Was it a minute? Five minutes? I really didn't know, but I knew I had to get moving if I didn't want to hitch-hike home in the nude.
I went to the door and opened it a crack. I couldn't see anyone in the hall, but I could hear noises from right around the corner, near the doors to the elevator. I looked the other way, hoping to see an Exit sign indicating the fire stairs. I was dismayed to see the hall dead end with no Exit sign, no stairs.
When my snapping nerves settled down enough to let me think, I realized the stairs must be on the other side of the elevator. Oh my god, I was wasting time. I hadn't moved a step, and now I was sure that at least two or three minutes had passed, probably more. I took a deep breath and stepped out into the hall.